Lee County superintendent cites family and health reasons for June departure.

10:31 PM,
Mar. 25, 2013

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Joseph Burke, who has been embroiled in controversy for much of his nearly two years at the head of Lee County's public school district, plans to retire at the end of June, according to a short memo he sent to school board members Monday morning.

"Due to both family and personal health issues, I am planning to retire ... ," wrote Burke, who is 62. "After 40 years of public service, it is time for me to give much needed attention and effort to the health of my family." Burke declined interview requests Monday.

School board members said the board would likely appoint an interim superintendent while ...